Officers responded to a report of an alleged abduction at the parking lot of a local business on Aug. 21 at approximately 7:10 p.m. Witnesses reported a male smashed the window of a car before forcing the female passenger of the car into his vehicle. The suspect then left the scene while the female driver of the car with the smashed window stayed behind to wait for the police.

The driver provided information that the male suspect blocked her vehicle, smashed her front passenger headlight and then demanded the passenger get out. When she refused, the suspect allegedly smashed the window, opened the door, grabbed the passenger, took her to a van, and fled the scene. The RCMP received information the vehicle was in Onoway and pursued.

“When members located the vehicle, it attempted to flee. In the interest of the safety of the passenger and the general public, RCMP forced the vehicle to stop and the driver, William Jensen was arrested. The victim was safe and had minor injuries on her arm from the glass fragments from the smashed car window,” said media contact Cst. Shelley Nasheimin a release.

The RCMP seized cash, crystal methamphetamine, and stolen property from inside the vehicle.

William Jensen, 23, of Spruce Grove has been charged with forcible confinement mischief under $5,000, possession for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000, failure to comply with conditions of an undertaking or recognizance, and flight from a peace officer.

Jensen was held for a justice interim hearing and was remanded into custody. He will be appeared in Stony Plain Provincial Court on Wednesday. The result of his court appearance was not available at press time.

Police have confirmed Jensen and the female victim were known to each other and this has been determined a targeted incident.

Officers searching for suspect in vehicle theft

The Parkland RCMP are searching for what they believe was the getaway driver in a crime at Westland Market Mall.

Members of the RCMP observed a car being driven by a suspended driver who is known to them on Aug. 22. The car entered the parking lot of the Westland Market Mall where it parked and dropped off a male passenger. The car then drove around the parking lot and parked in a handicap stall.

Officers pulled in behind the vehicle to initiate a traffic stop when the driver attempted an escape.

“The suspect put the car in reverse and rammed the marked police vehicle. The suspect then exited the car and attempted to flee on foot. RCMP were quickly able to apprehend the suspect, who had placed a mask over his face,” saidNasheim.

Further investigation of the vehicle revealed the car driven by the suspect was stolen from the Spruce Grove area.

Police charged Kalob Kochanowsky, 20, of Spruce Grove with obstructing a peace officer, possession of break and enter tools, possession of stolen property, and operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited. Kochanowsky did not speak to bail and was remanded into custody. He will appear in St. Albert Provincial Court on Sept. 26.

After making the arrest, officers attempted to find the second male but were unsuccessful.

“RCMP believe that the suspect was to be a get away driver for a potential crime at Westland Market Mall. We are attempting to locate the second male,” said Nasheim.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident is being asked to contact the Parkland RCMP at 780-968-7267. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Collision causing injury on 16A leads to investigation

Parkland RCMP members responded to reports of a collision between a dump truck and a motorcycle on Aug. 26 at approximately 12:40 p.m.

The motorcycle’s driver, a 56-year-old male suffered serious injuries and his current condition is unknown. Highway 43 southbound was diverted to Highway 770, and Highway 16 eastbound was down to one lane while crews investigated the scene.